Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 2672: Public Contracts - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Businesses First Act," which requires local governmental entities to provide a 30-day local bidding period for certain contracts, during which only local businesses may submit bids; creates a bidding preference for local businesses. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 12.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2672 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Contracts - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Businesses First Act," which requires local governmental entities to provide a 30-day local bidding period for certain contracts, during which only local businesses may submit bids; creates a bidding preference for local businesses. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 12. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).